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Ottawa Senators top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

Losing to your most hated rivals in the playoffs isn’t the best way to make your postseason return, but the Ottawa Senators know that contention is a marathon, not a sprint.

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Senators 2025-26 Player Preview: Jake Sanderson

With the 2025-26 season approaching quickly, it is time to start looking at what the Ottawa Senators have to work with. They finally made it back to the playoffs, but this season is going to be about building off the success they found last season.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Breakaway on SI / August 30

Senators Betting on Former Kings Sniper

The Ottawa Senators took a flier on the Los Angeles Kings' former second-round (33rd overall) selection Arthur Kaliyev on the second day of free agency, hoping that they can mould him into a depth scorer, who can be elevated up the lineup in a pinch.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Senators News & Rumours: Gaborik’s Success, Gaudette’s Upside & Kaliyev’s Add

The Ottawa Senators‘ offseason has been quietly interesting, even if it hasn’t made the usual headlines. Ottawa has been adding players who might not make a big splash on Day One but could make a difference over the season.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Ottawa Senators Stanley Cup Checklist – 2025 Offseason Update

Now that the Ottawa Senators have made it back to the playoffs, the next step is to start truly competing for the Stanley Cup. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic created a “Stanley Cup Checklist,” and here we will take a look at just how far the Senators are from meeting those requirements.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 29

3 Forgotten Ottawa Senators Goalies Who Left a Mark

If you’ve followed the Ottawa Senators throughout the years, you’ve seen the goalie carousel spin more than a few times. Sure, names like Craig Anderson, Dominik Hasek, and Patrick Lalime come to mind easily.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / August 29

Senators vs. Maple Leafs: Who’s the Better Team This Season?

In a recent post on The Hockey Writers, Ottawa Senators writer Dayton Reimer took a look at the Atlantic Division to compare his team to the rest of the division.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / August 29

Senators GM High On Top Defensive Prospect

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has high hopes for the club's top right defense prospect Carter Yakemchuk, so much so that he gave him a vote of confidence with his comments in a recent interview with The Hockey News.

Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Despite expressing a desire to sign a long-term extension with the Ottawa Senators when he became eligible on July 1, there’s currently no such agreement in place for Shane Pinto.

Allen Americans become Senators’ ECHL affiliate

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

NHL Rumours and the GM’s Update On Key Player’s Contract Negotiations

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, but since it is for the Sens, we can have a little fun, eh? The Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios stopped in with the boys at Coming In Hot Podcast to have a little chat.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Allen Americans become Senators’ ECHL affiliate

Two teams from different countries are once again partnering with each other. On Wednesday, the Allen Americans announced that the team has signed an agreement with the Ottawa Senators and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Belleville Senators, to serve as the organization’s ECHL affiliate for the 2025-26 season.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Comparing the Ottawa Senators to the Rest of the Atlantic Division

Last season was big for the Ottawa Senators. After seven tough years, the team finally made the playoffs and pushed the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs to Game 6 before bowing out.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Senators’ 2025-26 Training Camp Storylines to Watch

The bad news for any player skating with the Ottawa Senators’ American Hockey League (AHL) franchise in Belleville is that the big club’s 2025-26 roster is pretty much a lock. Trying to crack the lineup out of next month’s training camp will be like trying to bodycheck a Zamboni — you can try, but you’re probably just going to bounce off.

Nikolas Matinpalo News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Expectations for Senators’ Nikolas Matinpalo in 2025-26

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo is coming off a rookie NHL season he couldn’t have possibly foreseen a year ago at this time. Last summer, Matinpalo was a 25-year-old Finnish pro who had just finished up his first year of pro hockey in North America, that time mostly spent with the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Senators News & Rumours: Cozens’ Fresh Start, Depth Moves & Sanderson’s Push

The Ottawa Senators head into the 2025-26 season with something they haven’t had in years—momentum. Last spring, they finally ended an eight-year playoff drought, and while there’s still plenty of work to do, this is a group that suddenly feels like it’s on the rise instead of stuck in neutral.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Senators Sign Jenik, Crotty to two-way contracts

The Ottawa Senators bolstered their depth on Monday, signing forward Jan Jenik and defenseman Cameron Crotty to two-year contracts. Jenik’s new deal is for just the 2025-26 season, while Crotty put pen to paper on a two-year contract.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

An Ode to the Ottawa Senators Stud Defenceman Sandy

Ottawa Senator fans, it’s still only August, so let’s sit back for a minute, and really appreciate the superstar in the making that is, Jake Sanderson.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

Proposed Arena Deal Puts Brady Tkachuk in Different Jersey

The Ottawa Senators’ long-awaited push to move downtown has revived more than just arena talk—it has also sparked speculation about the future of captain Brady Tkachuk.

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / August 17

NHL Analyst 'Sells' on Brady Tkachuk's Future with Senators

The Ottawa Senators’ push to secure a new arena in downtown Ottawa has been brought back to the conversation and keeps raising speculation about the future of captain Brady Tkachuk.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Brady Tkachuk Talks Unexpected Off-Ice Financial Battle with Fans

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is speaking out about an unusual and unwelcome challenge he’s faced away from the ice — harassment from sports bettors demanding their money back.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / August 11

Senators announce land sale deal for future arena district

It seems the Ottawa Senators are one step closer to a new downtown arena. The Senators and the National Capital Commission announced an agreement for the purchase and sale of approximately 11 acres of land parcels in the LeBreton Flats neighborhood near Parliament Hill, the team announced Monday.

Michael Andlauer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Senators take major step toward new stadium

The idea of a new stadium for the Ottawa Senators is finally coming to fruition.

Wild sign Stanley Cup champion to PTO

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / August 11

Senators complete deal for LeBreton Flats land with plans for new arena

The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new home. On Monday, the National Capital Commission (NCC) and Capital Sports Development Inc., run by the Senators, announced they have signed a purchase and sale agreement for land in LeBreton Flats.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Brady Tkachuk Trade Buzz Met with Strong Response from His Dad

Despite growing whispers around the league, there’s no reason to believe Brady Tkachuk is looking to leave the Ottawa Senators. At least, that’s the story if you believe what Brady’s father, Keith Tkachuk, had to say about his son’s feelings over being a Senator.

Carter Yakemchuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Top Senators prospect working to make team's opening night roster

Right defense was a sore spot for the Ottawa Senators throughout the entire 2024-25 season. They iced five different players on the right-side, and even parted with Jacob Bernard-Docker at the trade deadline.

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